The Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships kicked off in style today at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, where the first titles were won and a number of records broken. Bath University’s Matthew Ward broke the Scottish Record during a dominant performance for 200m backstroke. Taking the race out from the off, the… Continue reading Strong opening night of short course action
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Capital prepares for the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships
The Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships is a firm favourite in the swimming calendar and the 2025 event, which starts tomorrow, will again bring an exciting mix of colour, noise and fast swimming. A wealth of Scotland’s top swimming talent will descend on the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh for their final opportunity… Continue reading Capital prepares for the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships
Scottish Masters Championships round-up
The Michael Woods Sports Centre in Glenrothes played host to the Scottish National Open Short Course Masters and Senior Age Group Championships at the weekend, with almost 300 competitors attending. While the unofficial Masters motto is #FunFitnessFriendship the event also showcased the competitiveness of the Masters community with several Scottish Records being broken over the… Continue reading Scottish Masters Championships round-up
Open Water Championships round-up
The storm clouds may have gathered over Loch Ken on Saturday, but it did not dampen the spirit of the volunteers or the competitiveness of the athletes at the start of the 2025 Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. A short-lived thunderstorm over the Galloway Activity Centre, and the swift actions of the safety crews… Continue reading Open Water Championships round-up
Thrilling freestyle finale brings Championships to a close
A Duncan Scott-James Guy dead heat, in a thrilling 200m freestyle, was a fitting finale to a superb week of racing at the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London. It was always lined up to be the race of the week with a wealth of Olympic Champions involved, and the 200m freestyle final did… Continue reading Thrilling freestyle finale brings Championships to a close
Warrender lift Top Club title at conclusion of Age Group Championships
They have led the charge from day one and tonight Warrender Baths Club were crowned Top Club at the conclusion of the Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships in Aberdeen. The team from Edinburgh have put in a strong display across all events and all age groups and in the end were runaway… Continue reading Warrender lift Top Club title at conclusion of Age Group Championships
Penultimate day of age group action
With four days of racing under our belts we are building nicely to the conclusion of the Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships. As you would expect from an Age Group meet, there is not much let up for athletes with multiple events being raced each day. The swimmers from Dumfries ASC have… Continue reading Penultimate day of age group action
High standard of racing on day 3 in Aberdeen
After three days of hard racing the battle for Top Club is well and truly on at the Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships. While Warrender Baths Club and City of Glasgow Swim Team may be leading the charge, there are a number of athletes from other clubs also performing consistently across their… Continue reading High standard of racing on day 3 in Aberdeen
Age group racing continues in Aberdeen
The noise levels definitely increased on Day 2 of the Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships. Along with the wigs, tutus and face paints, the drums and air horns helped create a fun and electric atmosphere along with some highly competitive racing. While the majority of swimmers will compete over the full five… Continue reading Age group racing continues in Aberdeen
First age group medals won in Aberdeen
The Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships kicked off in style today in Aberdeen, with a noisy, colourful and supportive pool deck matched equally by a noisy and enthusiastic spectator gallery. Dean Fearn announced his arrival at the meet with a Scottish Senior Record in the heats of the 50m butterfly. The Aberdeen… Continue reading First age group medals won in Aberdeen